tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13002793320487110222018-03-05T13:19:44.126-05:00If it doesn't survive you won't survive.From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-85445011185556024672010-01-17T16:29:00.000-05:002010-01-17T16:29:39.432-05:00Nutnfancy Urban Survival Part 3!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1N_9xUtX9I/AAAAAAAAAH0/nAkhW7eqaFc/s1600-h/nutnfancy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1N_9xUtX9I/AAAAAAAAAH0/nAkhW7eqaFc/s200/nutnfancy.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Nutnfancy concludes hie excellent Urban Survival Kit series. In this segment he talks about:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;"> Hearing Protection</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Multi-Tool</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Redundancy<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Fire Making</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Gloves</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">High Rise Escape</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Simple Communication</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Hunch Items</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Level 1 First Aid</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Sunblock</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Fixed Blade Knife</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">Absolutely excellent info here. If you liked this Nutnfancy series check out his Youtube channel for tons more stuff right <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/nutnfancy?blend=1&amp;ob=4#p/u/1/YeNVsc3vvi4">here</a>.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YeNVsc3vvi4&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YeNVsc3vvi4&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /></div>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-51133433225400147012010-01-16T17:15:00.003-05:002010-01-17T08:18:52.055-05:00Dangerous Counterfeit Cold Steel Knives Flooding the Market!<div id="customtitle" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Beware of Counterfeit Cold Steel Knives</b></span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1I6LRKulEI/AAAAAAAAAHk/R7NXO8WWoZQ/s1600-h/ColdSteelLogo3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1I6LRKulEI/AAAAAAAAAHk/R7NXO8WWoZQ/s320/ColdSteelLogo3.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div class="counterfeitpara"><span style="font-size: large;">Lately, there has been a proliferation of Cold Steel fakes appearing on the market. These are sub standard knock-offs and they damage Cold Steel’s reputation immeasurably. They are dangerous too! When you purchase a knock-off backpack, shoes, or clothing for example, it may fall to pieces because of shoddy workmanship, leaving you, the consumer, footing the bill. If a knife fails because of poor workmanship, you could end up being terribly injured or, at worse, dead, if you were relying on it for self defense. </span><br /></div><div class="counterfeitpara"><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cold Steel knock-offs are being produced and sold at an alarming rate. By way of definition, a Cold Steel knock-off is a cheaply produced, poorly manufactured copy of one of our products that is being sold as the genuine article. These products are, naturally, not covered by the Cold Steel warranty. Be especially wary, because these items are being sold in fake Cold Steel boxes and are stamped or etched with a fake Cold Steel brand logo. As a Cold Steel customer you should know what to look for when you purchase a Cold Steel product. </span><br /></div><h4 class="counterfeitH4"><span style="font-size: large;">Tell Tale Signs:</span></h4><div class="counterfeitpara"><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unfortunately, like bogus currency, it is difficult to tell the difference, and usually it takes a direct comparison to an authentic piece to see the difference, but here are some red flags that should tip you off. </span><br /></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Is the item marked down substantially from the suggested retail price? This, first and foremost, should be the most obvious clue. If an item normally has a suggested retail price of $100 and it's being offered for $50 or less, you can be pretty sure that you’re being ripped off.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Is the quality up to Cold Steel's standards? Look at the fittings and the finish. Are the grind lines crisp, and clean or are they blurry and indistinct? Is the blade razor sharp, or is it just somewhat sharp? If you’re buying a San Mai knife, can you see the laminate line where the different kinds of steel meet?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">If it is a fixed blade knife, look at the sheath that came with it? Is it a sturdy quality piece, or something made of the cheapest materials available?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">If it is a folder, is the lock sturdy? Does the blade wobble? Is the locking mechanism strong?</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you research what you're buying. Get our catalog, go to our website and look up the item you plan to purchase from another vendor. Does it look the same? Many of these fakes are easy to expose, simply becase they don't resemble anything Cold Steel sells. They just trade on the Cold Steel name.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Be aware of situations where this kind of commerce takes place. Flea Markets, Swap Meets, garage sales, and street vendors are places where you're most likely to be ripped off. Above all, use common sense, if a street vendor is trying to sell you a Rolex watch for $10, for example, your common sense should tell you that it is very likely a fake! Also be on the lookout for disreputable websites that list only a phone number or a P.O. box for contact information. We've even discovered some of this trash product on Ebay (to be fair, Ebay has been very cooperative with us and has removed fraudulent products when we request them to do so). <a href="http://www.coldsteel.com/counterfeit.html">read more...</a><br /></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.coldsteel.com/counterfeitgallery.html"><span style="font-size: large;">View the Counterfeit Gallery</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Get the Cold Steel Catalog right <a href="http://form.coldsteel.com/Catalog_Request.aspx?wf=http://www.coldsteel.com/counterfeit.html">here!</a></span><br /></div>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-47769371618502555822010-01-16T17:02:00.000-05:002010-01-16T17:02:09.331-05:00Penn and Teller on Gun Control NSFW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1I29WOA6cI/AAAAAAAAAHU/8gdJ_YAbkB8/s1600-h/Penn-and-teller-bullshit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1I29WOA6cI/AAAAAAAAAHU/8gdJ_YAbkB8/s200/Penn-and-teller-bullshit.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Well done mini-documentary on gun control. Caution: Strong Language and NSFW. Enjoy.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="505" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SCXtfR0_roE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SCXtfR0_roE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="505" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MtqufzEFCzw&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MtqufzEFCzw&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="505" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YoIKlO20RqM&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YoIKlO20RqM&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object><br /></div>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-90319078500902588842010-01-16T16:46:00.000-05:002010-01-16T16:46:52.361-05:00Mossberg Arms- Get Your Catalog<h1 style="text-align: center;">About Mossberg®</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1Isl4YR5bI/AAAAAAAAAHM/PXDtblktb60/s1600-h/mossberg_logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1Isl4YR5bI/AAAAAAAAAHM/PXDtblktb60/s320/mossberg_logo.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Since 1919, Mossberg® has been the leader in introducing important design breakthroughs to the firearm industry. Many product features pioneered by Mossberg® are now the standards by which all modern firearms are judged. Never content with the status quo, our men and women constantly strive to improve and update the capabilities of all Mossberg® products. In accomplishing this goal, we recognize that each improvement is a part of the "Shooting System" approach and most are designed to fit the shotgun you bought years ago. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Our design and innovative edge is truly changing the way shooters use shotguns and rifles. We are particularly proud that our Mossberg® pump shotguns are the only shotguns purchased by the United States government that meet or exceed Mil-S-3443 specifications. It is this basis of unquestionable quality that drives Mossberg® to bring reliable, well-built shooting systems to you at an affordable price. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The shooting sports have been an American tradition for generations. Today, thousands of sportsmen and sportswomen focus their energy on the betterment of the shooting sports by participating in national and local organizations. We sincerely appreciate these efforts, and we salute all future members for continuing our proud heritage. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <br /><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Mission Statement</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;">We are a team dedicated to safety, quality, value and continuous improvement through partnerships of employees, customers and our suppliers. Uncompromised customer satisfaction is our priority. <br /><a href="http://www.mossberg.com/content.asp?ID=490&amp;section=resources">read more....</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Mossberg's online catalog can be downloaded <a href="http://www.mossberg.com/content.asp?ID=601&amp;section=media">here</a>&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Request a Catalog</b></u><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">You can receive Mossberg's latest Product Catalog by U.S. Mail. Please request one by calling (800) 363-3555 or email your request to <a href="mailto:Manuals.Catalogs@mossberg.com">manuals.catalogs@mossberg.com</a>&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.mossberg.com/content.asp?ID=601&amp;section=media"></a></span>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-36107914353780512282010-01-16T15:12:00.000-05:002010-01-16T15:12:19.837-05:00Meet Garmin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1IcinZaaiI/AAAAAAAAAG0/HO_Ad_-uFAI/s1600-h/garmin+logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1IcinZaaiI/AAAAAAAAAG0/HO_Ad_-uFAI/s320/garmin+logo.png" /></a><br /></div><blockquote><span style="font-size: large;">Garmin is founded on the principles of innovation, convenience, performance, value, and service. Our co-founders Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao, display our innovative products in the lobby of our Olathe, Kansas, world headquarters.</span></blockquote><span style="font-size: large;">What began as a brainstorming session of a handful of engineers around a card table in 1989 has evolved into a worldwide collaborative effort of thousands of colleagues. Garmin’s goal, as it was then, remains simple: To create navigation and communication devices that can enrich our customers’ lives. Our innovative products span various areas of interest, including automotive, aviation, marine, fitness, outdoor recreation and wireless applications.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">A member of Garmin Ltd. (<a href="http://quotes.nasdaq.com/asp/SummaryQuote.asp?selected=GRMN&amp;symbol=GRMN">Nasdaq: GRMN</a>), Garmin International exemplifies growth for everyone involved – consumers, employees, investors and retail partners. The secret to our success isn’t even that much of a secret. From the time that the founders focused on selling their first product using GPS (Global Positioning System), Garmin has hired and surrounded itself with creative minds and passionate spirits. </span><br /><h4><span style="font-size: large;">The power of “Vertical Integration”</span></h4><span style="font-size: large;">Garmin is thriving because we take pride in the cooperative environment that stems from vertical integration — we design, manufacture, market and sell our products ourselves. During any given conversation about a product, you’re likely to find engineers, designers, product testers, artists, writers and salespeople sharing their thoughts. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Investing in innovation has been central to Garmin’s success. The original handful of employees in 1989 grew to a work force of 1,000 just 10 years later. That number doubled within four years and eclipsed 4,000 by 2006. In 2007, Garmin’s worldwide work force topped 7,000 and showed little sign of slowing amid expansion in Europe and Asia. </span><br /><h4><span style="font-size: large;">In touch with the world</span></h4><span style="font-size: large;">We design our products with the customer in mind. Sidestepping the stress of navigation or travel begins with easy-to-use menus, logical options and intuitive features.</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Automotive products help drivers reach their destination effortlessly while getting the most out of the journey</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Marine units supplement detailed charts with essential data</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Aviation technology provides everything pilots need at a glance</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Fitness devices make every step of the workout more efficient.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Outdoor recreation options are available for hikers, campers and geocachers</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Wireless applications bring the power of GPS to your smart phone</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">Whether in their rental car or at a retail store, first-time Garmin users quickly realize the wealth of information that can be packed into a compact, portable unit.</span><br /><h4><span style="font-size: large;">The Garmin mindset</span></h4><a href="http://www8.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/?activeBranchId=about">read more....</a><br /><!-- end main body column --> <!-- begin footer column --> <div class="span-24 column last footer"><br /><a href="http://www.garmin.com/siteIndex.html"></a> </div><!-- end footer column --> <script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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INGENUITY RUNS IN THE FAMILY.</h2><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A young Kansas blacksmith apprentice named Hoyt Buck was looking for a better way to temper steel so it would hold an edge longer. His unique approach produced the first Buck Knife in 1902.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hoyt made each knife by hand, using worn-out file blades as raw material. His handy work was greatly appreciated during World War II. After the war, Hoyt and his son Al moved to San Diego and set up shop as H.H. Buck &amp; Son in 1947.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Al Buck revolutionized the knife industry in 1964 with the Model 110 Folding Hunter. The folding “lockblade” knife made Buck a leader. A position we proudly hold today.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hoyt and Al Buck's ingenuity may have put the company on the map. But it is our ongoing commitment to developing innovative new products and improving what we have by third and fourth generation Buck family members that have made Buck the successful knife maker it is today.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Frankly, it's what our customers expect from a Buck.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp; </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"> </span><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Why Buck? Because for over 100 years we have stood for reliability.</span><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We are proud of the fact we’ve been making well-crafted, reliable tools for more than 100 years. But the most important part of all that experience is that it better prepares us for the knives we’re making today and tomorrow.</span><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Of course you want a knife that works, and when you buy a Buck knife you get more than a piece of steel and a handle. We’ve always been known as much for the way we did business as for the knives we made. A perfect example is our lifetime warranty. It was unheard of in our industry, but it was really just an extension of the way Hoyt Buck lived his life. You have to be there for people. This has always been the Buck way.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm">For more information.... </a><br /></span>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-11047030749988989222010-01-16T13:32:00.007-05:002010-01-16T13:50:25.281-05:00Get Your Savage Firearms Catalog!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.savagearms.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Courtesy of Savage Arms:</span></a>&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Savage Arms History</span></h3><div class="strong_branded_borderless"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1IJ0n31JJI/AAAAAAAAAGk/vYpGDag3P6U/s1600-h/SavageArms+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1IJ0n31JJI/AAAAAAAAAGk/vYpGDag3P6U/s320/SavageArms+logo.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Century of Quality Firearms Development. The Savage Arms Company was organized in 1894 by Arthur Savage in Utica, New York. A native of Jamaica, Arthur led a romantic life, having been schooled in England and the United States. In his thirties, he explored the interior of Australia and was held captive for a year by Aborigines. Later, he became the owner of the largest cattle ranch in Australia.</span><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After moving to Utica, New York, he developed the Savage Halpine torpedo, became the Superintendent of the Utica Belt Line Railroad, and invented the first "hammerless" lever action rifle with the entire mechanism enclosed in a steel receiver. This remarkable rifle featured a rotary magazine with a unique counter that visually displayed the number of bullets remaining in the receiver. The Model 99, as it became known, advanced firearm technology, offered the average person an affordable rifle, and started a business that has stood the test of time. In 1919, Chief Lame Bear (above) approached Arthur to purchase lever-action rifles for the Indian reservation and the two men struck a deal. The tribe would get discounted rifles and Savage would get their support and endorsement. It was at this time in the company's history, that Arthur Savage added the Indian head logo--a direct gift from the Chief--to the company name. By 1919, Savage Arms was manufacturing high power rifles, 22 caliber rifles, pistols and ammunition.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; During World War I, Savage merged with Driggs-Seabury Ordnance Company, and made Lewis machine guns. In 1920, Savage purchased J. Stevens Arms, a company which was associated with the famous barrel maker, Harry Pope. Later, Savage acquired the assets of Page Lewis Company, Davis-Warner Arms, Crescent Firearms, and A.H. Fox, thereby becoming the largest firearm company in the free world. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; During World War II, Savage contributed literally millions of firearms to the campaign, converting its factories to accommodate heavy munitions. After the war, Savage had excess capacity and adopted some of its manufacturing processes to alternate consumer products, including the world's first motorized lawnmower. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Between the early 1960's and late 1980's, numerous public and private corporations owned and sold Savage Arms, culminating in a reorganization of the business and a filing for bankruptcy protection in early 1988. Ronald Coburn was named president/CEO and redefined the future of the business. The company downsized and produced only the model 110 bolt-action rifle until mid 1989.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">By early 1990, the company was once again on a secure footing, having developed a strategy to build superior products at a reasonable price, something the competition could not match. Savage continued to redefine value during the 1990's, developing new products, improving materials and adding features that were only available in much higher-priced rifles.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Savage became a "consumer sensitive" company, adopting many of the ideas and suggestions offered by firearm users. Management spent time in the field, listening to hunters, talking with guides and comparing notes with industry writers, many of which have since become good friends and confidants over the years. And, since there is no substitute for hands-on experience, management took all new products into the field themselves to learn and appreciate the features and benefits of any new offerings, and fine-tune as needed.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.savagearms.com/history">read more...&nbsp;</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">To receive a copy of the Savage Arms catalog <a href="http://www.savagearms.com/customerservice/catalogrequest">click here </a><br /></span>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-25676405828538904862010-01-15T08:07:00.000-05:002010-01-15T08:07:25.363-05:00Benchmade Knives. Get to Know Them Right Here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1BlglyKWfI/AAAAAAAAAGE/5O6PX1Zaq5k/s1600-h/Benchmade+Logo.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S1BlglyKWfI/AAAAAAAAAGE/5O6PX1Zaq5k/s200/Benchmade+Logo.gif" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Benchmade has made quite a name for itself in the Law enforcement and Military world. And with good reason. Their knives are some of the highest quality blades on the market. They use top notch materials, their attention to detail is second to none, and their products just plain work-what more could you ask for? Look for Blade and Gear reviews in the future, but for now check out their website <a href="http://www.benchmade.com/index.aspx">here</a>. And be sure to watch their video below. Till next time and remember- if it doesn't survive, you won't survive.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Dw-BVFOqCKw&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Dw-BVFOqCKw&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /></div>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-48139572060471300472010-01-14T22:29:00.000-05:002010-01-14T22:48:36.242-05:00Cold Steel's Amazing Kukri!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0_eA_z6JUI/AAAAAAAAAFs/rLt_isNFFRs/s1600-h/Cold-Steel+Kukri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0_eA_z6JUI/AAAAAAAAAFs/rLt_isNFFRs/s320/Cold-Steel+Kukri.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">On the left is Cold Steel's amazing version of a Gurkha Kukri. What the hell is a Kukri you ask? Well, here's what Wikipedia had to say:</span><br /><br />The <b>kukri</b> (<a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devan%C4%81gar%C4%AB" title="Devanāgarī">Devanāgarī</a>: खुकुरी) (also sometimes spelled <b>khukri</b> or <b>khukuri</b>) is a curved <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurkha" title="Gurkha">Gurkha</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife" title="Knife">knife</a> which can be used as a tool as well as a close combat mêlée weapon. It is curved in shape and is the icon of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal" title="Nepal">Nepal</a>. It was and in many cases still is the basic and traditional utility knife of the Nepalese people. Very effective when used as weapon, it is a symbolic weapon for all Gurkha regiments throughout the world and the Nepalese Army signifying the courage and valor of the bearer in the battlefield. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kukri">read more here.</a>..<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Well, now we know a little bit about what a Kukri is and it's history, but does the darn thing perform? You bet it does. Check out the video from Cold Steel below, and keep in mind this knife from Cold Steel costs under 20 bucks! This design is just amazing. Expect to hear more about Kukris in the future and remember-if it doesn't survive, you won't. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><object height="505" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FTbuG--UKOQ&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FTbuG--UKOQ&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-15653164164694403612010-01-13T13:46:00.000-05:002010-01-13T14:39:32.339-05:00Nutnfancy- Urban Survival Part 2!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S04Tq5uNZEI/AAAAAAAAAFM/fYyzsnxa3LM/s1600-h/nutnfancy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S04Tq5uNZEI/AAAAAAAAAFM/fYyzsnxa3LM/s320/nutnfancy.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nutnfancy's back with part 2 of his urban survival series. Get more great tips from the Nutster on equipping your urban bug out bag. In this segment he covers: <br /></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">Comms (communication systems)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Lighting</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Knives</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Paracord</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Water Filtration and Storage</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Food Supply</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Air Filtration</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Eye Protection and....</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Weapons (Hooah).&nbsp;</span></li></ul><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy and stay tuned for part 3!</span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GOC901gcLng&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GOC901gcLng&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-20688683301298526222010-01-13T09:43:00.000-05:002010-01-13T09:49:19.648-05:00Vintage gun ads recall the true America<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S03bNFZePYI/AAAAAAAAAEM/CNtYECcrUFU/s1600-h/vintage+gun+ad+family.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S03bNFZePYI/AAAAAAAAAEM/CNtYECcrUFU/s400/vintage+gun+ad+family.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Buckeye Firearms Association 1/11/2010</span>- <span style="font-size: large;">There are people today who are shocked to discover that gun manufacturers advertise their products in magazines displayed on grocery store shelves. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Gun ads? In a grocery store? What if the children see those ads? </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">As shocking as it might be to some people, there was a time not so long ago when guns were not only advertised in dedicated "gun" magazines, they were routinely advertised in popular publications of all kinds. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Guns used to be a normal and acceptable part of American life. Guns were accepted as necessary tools and respectable recreational equipment ... even for children. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">A boy learned to shoot before the training wheels came off his bike. He could even carry his rifle to school for shooting practice without causing a panic that resulted in a S.W.A.T. team locking down the school.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Sometime in the later half of the 20th century, that began to change. Slowly, the idea that people are responsible for their own actions faded away and was replaced by the notion that society's ills can be controlled by regulating objects such as guns. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">People are no better or worse now than they were in days gone by. There have always been murders. There have always been bad people. What's missing now is common sense. And along the way, we've lost a big part of the American character. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The true America is a land populated with a diverse and unique mix of hardworking pioneers and entrepreneurs, people filled with optimism, energy, self-confidence, faith, and a devotion to real equality and individual liberty. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The true American is practical, willing to solve problems without endless government interference, able to see crime for what it is: bad things done by bad people. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">It's a shame that our children are growing up in a society that brands them as "disturbed" or "dangerous" if they so much as draw a picture of a gun or wear an NRA t-shirt to school. It's nothing but prejudice fueled by fear, ignorance, and a fading sense of self-reliance, a trait that once defined Americans as American. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Just as the fight for civil rights was about more than where people can sit on a bus, the fight for gun rights is about more than owning or carrying guns. A gun has come to symbolize a set of values and traditions that set America apart from the dictatorships and "collectivist" societies around the world. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Guns are about self-determination, liberty, and having a government that trusts instead of fears its citizens. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">That's an America worth fighting for. It's something we should take back for ourselves and pass on to our children, so that one day "gun control" really will mean "hitting your target."</span><br /><br />See more vintage ads at <a href="http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/node/7057">Buckeye Firearms Association&nbsp; </a>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-31575364882149834612010-01-12T23:58:00.000-05:002010-01-13T00:09:53.320-05:00Kershaw's Online Catalog-Knife Nirvana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S01ROU8jjcI/AAAAAAAAAD8/zxKTYD0RF4E/s1600-h/Kershaw_logo_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S01ROU8jjcI/AAAAAAAAAD8/zxKTYD0RF4E/s200/Kershaw_logo_2.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Kershaw makes some of the best knives around. In our experience Kershaw knives have very little blade play, they're sharp as hell out of the box and best of all most of their blades are made right here in the good old U.S. of A. And if that isn't enough, they just about give their knives away for the quality you get. Expect a ton of reviews on their knives in the future, but for now it's time to do a little drooling. Click on the image below and get ready to go on a weight loss program because your wallet's about to get a whole lot lighter.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kershawknives.com/products.php?brand=kershaw" target="_blank"><img alt="kershaw" border="0" height="134" src="http://i45.tinypic.com/r0323b.jpg" width="160" /><br /></a><br /></div>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-87676489818124180992010-01-12T20:57:00.000-05:002010-01-12T22:43:57.839-05:00Do you know Nutnfancy? You should.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S00pp9qHswI/AAAAAAAAAD0/zmtwyF5S2mg/s1600-h/nutnfancy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S00pp9qHswI/AAAAAAAAAD0/zmtwyF5S2mg/s320/nutnfancy.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">If you haven't heard of Nutnfancy you're missing out. He's the man. Nutnfancy is a Youtube Guru that has transformed the Tactical Practical genre. We've been following his work for quite a while now, and really there ain't much that Nutnfancy says that we don't agree with. Here is his video on Urban Survival-typical Nutnfancy goodness. Expect more videos from the Nutster soon. Enjoy.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OVkntkChnnM&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OVkntkChnnM&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">......stay tuned for part 2!<br /></div>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-91442474529131048932010-01-11T20:47:00.000-05:002010-01-11T20:47:05.440-05:002010 Spyderco Catalog has Arrived!<span style="font-size: large;">That's right pal, the new Spyderco Catalog is available. Need it by mail?&nbsp; <a href="http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/request.php">Click here</a> to get yours. Are you just like us and can't wait for no stinking postman to get your knife porn fix? <a href="http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2010_Spyderco_ProductGuide.pdf">Click here</a> for the online PDF. Don't make our mistake and read with your head over the pages though, the drool distorts the pics.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0vTokjAyzI/AAAAAAAAADE/T_NyhcSaoDI/s1600-h/SpydercoLogo5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0vTokjAyzI/AAAAAAAAADE/T_NyhcSaoDI/s320/SpydercoLogo5.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0vTokjAyzI/AAAAAAAAADE/T_NyhcSaoDI/s1600-h/SpydercoLogo5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /></div>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-91661011405112539342010-01-10T17:37:00.000-05:002010-01-10T21:57:58.861-05:00Blade and Gear loves Ray Mears!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0qGBDOrcWI/AAAAAAAAACk/p8B9bQrN0qA/s1600-h/ray+mears.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0qGBDOrcWI/AAAAAAAAACk/p8B9bQrN0qA/s320/ray+mears.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">It's January and much of America is covered in snow. To escape the bleakness of it all we'd like to alert you to one of our favorite survivalists- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ROh_mAaPt8&amp;feature=SeriesPlayList&amp;p=733B26B30C93DF02">Ray Mears</a>. Below you will find his excellent video on surviving in deep snow scenarios. Excellent material and well worth the watch. As you watch through his videos pay careful attention to his attitude. The man never rattles. He keeps calm and cool and thinks his way through the situation- the most essential part of survival in our humble opinion. As always remember if it doesn't survive you won't survive- and that includes your wits and nerve.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="505" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4ROh_mAaPt8&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4ROh_mAaPt8&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object><br /></div>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-5705302584188198702010-01-10T16:59:00.005-05:002010-01-17T09:03:53.134-05:00Estwing Sportsman Hatchet<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0pPeCiC2QI/AAAAAAAAACM/zP9Lka7T4mU/s1600-h/Blog+estwing.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425236078615517442" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0pPeCiC2QI/AAAAAAAAACM/zP9Lka7T4mU/s400/Blog+estwing.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 103px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 138px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 130%;">A throwback to Native America the humble hatchet is considered to be an essential part of gear here at BladeandGear. Why? Simply because there is no other tool that is as versatile, or as fast at processing wood. Whether you need to split a piece of ash into kindling or de-limb a branch for use in shelter the hatchet makes short work of it. Even felling a tree wouldn't be out of the realm of a hatchets capability. Try that with a knife and you'll be using up a ton of precious calories. Just as with any survival product, however, there is a huge difference in quality between hatchet manufacturers. Although we may include some tests later to tell you w</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0pVJ_y-LyI/AAAAAAAAACc/yTuU0_f_9mU/s1600-h/Estwing+hatchet.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425242331353591586" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0pVJ_y-LyI/AAAAAAAAACc/yTuU0_f_9mU/s400/Estwing+hatchet.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 124px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 124px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 130%;">hat hatchets <span style="font-style: italic;">not</span> to buy, we'd like to talk here about the one you should- the <a href="http://www.estwing.com/category.php?category_id=2">Estwing Sportman's Axe</a>. This is absolutely the toughest hatchet we have tested here. It's split literally thousands of pieces of wood and helped us make dozens of shelters. It has never missed a beat. It has held it's edge well and the handle looks as though we just bought it. It also comes with a handy tough leather sheath designed so that you can carry your hatchet on your belt. Truly a great tool. The best part- you can pick one of these bad boys up for under forty dollars right now at your local <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/">Home Depot</a>. Don't miss out on this essential piece of gear, and remember if it doesn't survive you won't.</span>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-8883678250390557892010-01-10T15:36:00.000-05:002010-01-10T18:08:35.140-05:00Kershaw Leek<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0o8kEHTiKI/AAAAAAAAABc/HWS_QxJ6PaU/s1600-h/Kershaw+Leek.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0o8kEHTiKI/AAAAAAAAABc/HWS_QxJ6PaU/s320/Kershaw+Leek.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425215291398523042" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The <a href="http://www.kershawknives.com/">Kershaw</a> Leek is one of Ken Onions most famous designs. Elegant and light the Leek begs to be called a gentleman's knife. And it may just be that. As far as survival goes, the BladeandGear guys will always tell you that any knife is better than no knife. But in a SHTF scenario do we think the Leek will survive? The best answer is- doubtful. The tip on the Leek looks almost paper thin. Any twist cutting at all might break it clean off. Of course it's a folder too, and there in lies an inherent flaw; mainly the pivot point. There are very few folders that approach the strength of a fixed blade knife and this ain't one of them. The Leek is however an assisted opening knife, which means that it zips it's blade out in a blur of motion with nothing more than a bit of finger pressure. That definitely gives it an edge as far as self defense or as a secondary tactical knife. All in all an excellent knife, but at the end of the world we wouldn't want to bet our lives on it. One more side note before we write the Leek off is that of collectability. The Leek does come in an <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0pHpDI4yiI/AAAAAAAAACE/N4CC5tYgYyo/s1600-h/kershaw+damascus+leek.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 96px; height: 96px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0pHpDI4yiI/AAAAAAAAACE/N4CC5tYgYyo/s320/kershaw+damascus+leek.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425227471663974946" border="0" /></a>incredible amount of variations. This is one we just picked up a bit ago-the Damascus Leek, sharp as all get out and amazingly sexy. Kershaw's Damascus is some of the best around. If you're a collector, pick one up, you won't be disappointed. Stay tuned for other knife reviews coming soon, and as always remember-if it doesn't survive you won't.</span>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300279332048711022.post-13841275371966355442010-01-10T14:23:00.000-05:002010-01-10T17:52:07.442-05:00Cody Lundin Vid. Must see!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0orz8EQuvI/AAAAAAAAAAU/--SwQYEyNIg/s1600-h/cody+lundin+98.6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J2c9mPYNjS0/S0orz8EQuvI/AAAAAAAAAAU/--SwQYEyNIg/s320/cody+lundin+98.6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425196872418507506" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/98-6-Degrees-Keeping-Alive-ebook/dp/B001RKFTZS/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1?ie=UTF8&amp;m=AG56TWVU5XWC2">Cody Lundi</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/98-6-Degrees-Keeping-Alive-ebook/dp/B001RKFTZS/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1?ie=UTF8&amp;m=AG56TWVU5XWC2">n</a>, author of "When all Hell Breaks Loose" and "98.6 Degrees", takes a tenderfoot journalist on a wild eye opening ride. This is must watch video for urban survival. We highly recommend his books- we own them all. They're filled with practical advice that may just save your bacon when the sh#$%^&amp; hits the fan. The BladeandGear staff will be putting some of Cody's best material to the test in the future, watch for it. And now for the video, enjoy-</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pj8F7uUpa4E&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pj8F7uUpa4E&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div></div>From the Editors, Blade and Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210646372323379655noreply@blogger.com0